The formal surrender of Imperial Japan took place in the USS Missouri on Sept. 2, 1945. Among the Allied armada in Tokyo Bay that day were many warships built in my hometown of Quincy, Mass.
Imperial Japan surrendered 75 years ago today – and my historic hometown led the way
Imperial Japan formally surrendered to the United States and Allied forces in Tokyo Bay 75 years ago today – Sept. 2, 1945 – bringing World War II to an end…